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A source tells the Indianapolis Star that Kerry Collins didn't actually have "concussion-like symptoms" when the Colts sent him to injured reserve in late October.

Collins saw the writing on the wall, realized he wasn't helping a team going nowhere, and reportedly approached the front office about letting him retire in Nashville. The source also indicated that Collins gave the Colts "a break" on the $4 million contract signed just before the start of the season. Tue, Jan 10, 2012 01:33:00 PM

Collins, 38, would have no market if he wanted to play in 2012. In three starts for the Colts this season, he completed 48.9 percent of his passes and couldn't move in the pocket. "When you start dealing with concussions at my age and this point in my career, I'm inclined to think this is going to be it for me," Collins said. Mon, Oct 31, 2011 10:15:00 AM

There's no word on the injury that will end Collins season, though we suspect it's related to the concussion sustained a month ago. The Colts will go forward with Dan Orlovsky as Curtis Painter's backup. Indy lured Collins out of retirement in late August, so there's a good chance he's played his last NFL snap two months before his 39th birthday. Tue, Oct 25, 2011 06:03:00 PM

Colts declared Kerry Collins (concussion) inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Dan Orlovsky will back up Curtis Painter today. Also inactive for the Colts is Joseph Addai (hamstring), who didn't even make the trip to Cincy. And with LT Anthony Castonzo (ankle) still out, Indy is shuffling their offensive line again. Jeff Linkenbach starts at left tackle, Ryan Diem returns at right tackle and Mike Pollak fills in at right guard. Other Colts inactives: QB Peyton Manning, DT Drake Nevis, DE Jerry Hughes and CB Kevin Thomas. Sun, Oct 16, 2011 11:41:00 AM

Depth Charts

The Indianapolis Star reports the Colts "aren't giving up" on Vick Ballard (Achilles', out for season), and that he'll get "another shot" in 2015.

We'll see. Ballard was already talent-deficient before injuries wiped out his 2013-14, and he'll be a 25-year-old former fifth-round pick come next July. Ballard has averaged 3.9 yards on 224 career carries. He has no Dynasty value.

ESPN's Mike Wells doesn't see any way the Colts can repair their relationship with Trent Richardson.

Richardson is owed a guaranteed $3.18 million, but the Colts can void his salary due to a team-imposed suspension. He remains a strong candidate to be cut despite a looming NFLPA battle. Releasing Richardson would leave Dan Herron, Zurlon Tipton, and Vick Ballard as the Colts' only running backs.